Sororities and Fraternities
Sororities:
There currently are four recognized women’s sororities at Bentley University. These chapters are governed by the National Panhellenic Conference or the National Association of Latina/Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. For additional information on each of the organizations please see their individual websites:
Alpha Phi: Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement.
Motto: Union Hand in Hand
Established at Bentley in 1982
Gamma Phi Beta: To foster a nurturing environment that provides women the opportunity to achieve their potential through lifelong commitment to intellectual growth, individual worth and service to humanity.
Motto: Founded Upon a Rock
Established at Bentley in 1975
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.: SIA strives to promote education and unity among women. We endeavor to foster a sense of pride for our heritage, and in doing so hope to abolish ignorance, prejudice, and racism in society at large.
Motto: Always One and Inseparable
Established at Bentley in 2009
Phi Sigma Sigma: To inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood.
Motto: Aim High
Established at Bentley in 1991
Fraternities:
There currently are seven recognized men’s fraternities at Bentley University. Five chapters are inter/national and are governed by the North American Interfraternity Conference. Two of the men’s organizations are local groups which mean that Bentley University is the only institution that house these chapters. For additional information on each of the organizations please see their individual websites.
Alpha Epsilon Pi: Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded to provide opportunities for the Jewish college man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience.
Motto: Developing Leadership for the Jewish Community
Established at Bentley in 2005
Alpha Gamma Pi: As a local fraternity, Alpha Gamma Pi realizes the benefit of giving back to the community. We believe that donating our time to help others not only improves their standard of living, but also adds tremendous value to our lives.
Motto: Brotherhood Through Fraternity Forever
Established at Bentley in 1924
Alpha Sigma Phi: To Better the Man, through the creation and perpetuation of Brotherhood founded upon the virtues of character… Silence, Purity, Charity, Honor, Patriotism.
Motto: To Better the Man
Established at Bentley in 2000
Delta Kappa Epsilon: The Cultivation of General Literature and Social Culture, the Advancement and Encouragement of Intellectual Excellence, the Promotion of Honorable Friendship and Useful Citizenship, the Development of a Spirit of Tolerance and Respect for the Rights and Views of Others, the Maintenance of Gentlemanly Dignity, Self-Respect, and Morality in All Circumstances, and the Union of Stout Hearts and Kindred Interests to Secure to Merit its Due Reward.
Motto: Friends from the Heart Forever
Established at Bentley in 1991
Kappa Sigma is focused upon the Four Pillars of FELLOWSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP and SERVICE. As a values-based men's fraternity, Kappa Sigma strictly forbids hazing and fosters meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and pledge education.
Motto: Bononia Docet ("Bologna Teaches")
Established at Bentley in 2008
Sigma Gamma Delta: Our purpose is to promote goodwill and friendship between its members, acquaintances, the college community, and the community at large. We also have the objective of increasing the social relationships and activities of its members through a distinct vision of friendship. We aim to create a cohesive brotherhood that will stand the test of time while giving back to the world in which we live through charity. In unity is strength!
Motto: In Unity Is Strength (Unis Veris)
Established at Bentley in 1965
Sigma Pi: To build and support chapters and alumni organizations for the purpose of maintaining a Fellowship of kindred minds united in Brotherhood.
Motto: A New Generation of Leaders
Established at Bentley in 2008